Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, has filed a lawsuit against interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, Alina Habba, accusing her of false arrest and malicious prosecution. The suit stems from Baraka's May 9 arrest outside a federal immigration center, for which charges were quickly dropped. Baraka alleges Habba acted politically and made defamatory remarks.
Newark mayor sues interim US attorney for false arrest, malicious prosecution
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, has filed a lawsuit against interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, Alina Habba, accusing her of false arrest and malicious prosecution. The suit stems from Baraka's May 9 arrest outside a federal immigration center, for which charges were quickly dropped. Baraka alleges Habba acted politically and made defamatory remarks.
Trending- 1 On May 9, Ras Baraka was briefly charged with criminal trespassing outside Delaney Hall detention center
- 2 The charges against Baraka were quickly dropped
- 3 On Tuesday, Ras Baraka filed a lawsuit against Alina Habba and Ricky Patel
- 4 The Democratic primary is scheduled for June 10
- Legal proceedings against Alina Habba and Ricky Patel
- Potential damages awarded to Ras Baraka
- Impact on Ras Baraka's gubernatorial campaign
What: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has filed a lawsuit against interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, Alina Habba, and DHS Investigations agent Ricky Patel, alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution related to his May 9 arrest outside a federal immigration center.
When: Filed Tuesday (2025-06-03); May 9 (Baraka's arrest); June 10 (Democratic primary).
Where: Newark, New Jersey; U.S. District Court in New Jersey; Delaney Hall detention center (near Newark Liberty International Airport).
Why: Baraka alleges Habba acted politically and made defamatory remarks, green-lighting his arrest despite clear evidence he had not committed "defiant trespass." He is seeking damages.
How: Baraka filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in New Jersey.